Toyota's updated-for-2012 LandCruiser 200 is now on sale in Australia, bringing styling tweaks, new features and a new petrol V8 engine.

Revealed in 2009, the LandCruiser's new 4.6 litre V8 will replace the existing 4.7 litre engine. Despite its smaller size, the big wagon's new heart brings improved figures across the board.

Styling and Features

On the outside, the giant 200 Series gets a boxier front bumper, a subtly updated grille design and, depending on the specification, new LED-equipped headlights.

GX

Powered by Toyota's 195kW/650Nm 4.5 litre diesel V8, the rugged entry-level GX picks up a Turn Assist function for its CRAWL off-road cruise control system. The system also gains two new low-speed settings, up from three.

Toyota's engineers have also tweaked the GX's ABS to work with engine output, acceleration and wheel speed while dealing with sand, mud and gravel surfaces.

Updates in the 2012 GX's cabin are limited to the addition of a fuel economy meter.

Standard features in the GX include six airbags, vehicle stability control, active traction control, hill-start assist and multi-terrain anti-skid brakes.

TMR Comments

Swiftly | 10 Mar 2012 03:14

Mike Stevens [TMR] Swiftly | 10 Mar 2012 03:23

Hi Swiftly,
Those are the small lights housed in the rectangular space at the base of the lights, between the high and low beam spaces.

offroader | 10 Mar 2012 13:23

Once again Toyota has priced itself out of the market to all but cashed up miners and retiree's. Even the base model is shockingly expensive and out of reach of most people.
Toyota need to find a way to knock $20,ooo off the base price - produce it in Thailand or India if you have to!

Tangible offroader | 26 Apr 2012 13:18

Well, if Australian goverment stop stupid and rudiculous Luxury Car Tax, We can buy them more moderate price.
Don't blame Toyota AUS, they do their best, AUS government ripped off from us.

Lightning Rod | 03 Oct 2012 15:26

The LC200 is seriously overpriced, thanks in part luxo tax by the govt. I hope the new Nissan Patrol lives up to the hype, gets a new V8TD, undercut the price and give the LC200 series decent competition.

Max | 07 Dec 2012 09:10

I have recently purchased the new Sahara and I love it. It is a power house and surprisingly quiet for a diesel. It holds the road well and spoils the driver. The lights are brilliant, and yet with all the comforts it does not back away from work.I say they are worth every cent.
The great thing about Landcruisers, no matter what model, be it the GXL, VX or Sahara, the most expense is buying your first, as after that every two years it costs only $10,000 plus your trade for a new one.